Gaoqing Dynamics has launched the Mini Pi plus, a lightweight, open-source humanoid robot platform designed for research and education. The 15kg robot aims to address the "impossible triangle" of high performance, low cost, and ease of use in existing research platforms. It features a robust software ecosystem, including a full stack of tools from simulation to real-world deployment, and aims to foster a community around its development. AI
IMPACT This lightweight, open-source humanoid robot could accelerate research in embodied AI by lowering the barrier to entry for academic institutions and research teams.
RANK_REASON Launch of a new, specialized humanoid robot platform aimed at the research and education market, with a focus on open-source development and accessibility. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
- ETH Zurich
- Gaoqing Dynamics
- GitHub
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- ICRA 2026
- Mini Pi plus
- ROS
- Sungkyunkwan University
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
- Tsinghua University
- UC Berkeley
- University of Hamburg
- University of Hong Kong
- Zhejiang University
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